Formic Acid Assay Kit

Product information

The Megazyme Formic Acid Assay Kit (K-FORM) is an enzymatic assay kit designed for the rapid, accurate, and reliable determination of formic acid (formate) in food products, beverages, and various biological and industrial samples. The method is suitable for use with spectrophotometers, microplate readers, and automated analyzers.

The assay provides high sensitivity and excellent analytical precision, making it ideal for quality control and research applications. Measurement is based on monitoring absorbance changes at 340 nm, and the analysis is completed in approximately 12 minutes. The detection limit is as low as 0.0932 mg/L.

The kit contains a stable formate dehydrogenase suspension, minimizing reagent waste and improving ease of use. Included pyrazole suppresses interference from alcohol dehydrogenase, enhancing analytical reliability, particularly in beverage samples. All reagents remain stable for more than two years when stored under recommended conditions.

Features

• Accurate determination of formic acid (formate)
• Suitable for spectrophotometers, microplate readers, and automated analyzers
• Rapid analysis time of approximately 12 minutes
• Measurement at 340 nm
• Detection limit of 0.0932 mg/L
• Stable enzyme suspension minimizes reagent waste
• Pyrazole reduces alcohol-related interference
• Includes calibration standard
• Reagents stable for more than 2 years under recommended storage conditions
• Compatible with Megazyme Mega-Calc™ calculation software

Typical Applications

• Wines and other alcoholic beverages
• Fruit juices
• Vinegar and preserved foods
• Jams and bakery products
• Honey
• Fish and meat products
• Biological cultures and research samples

The kit contains sufficient reagents for 25 manual assays, 250 microplate assays, or approximately 220 automated analyzer determinations.